But the Liverpool manager now insists Oxlade-Chamberlain will need much more time before being considered for that position and will instead be given game time on the flank in Sadio Mane’s absence.

‘Obviously it is a different style to Arsenal and a different role to the wing-back role he played in his last games for Arsenal,’ said Klopp.

‘Then he plays for England and they all come back from their national teams not confused, but with different plans. That’s not too simple.

Oxlade-Chamberlain will not play as a No.8, says Oxlade-Chamberlain. (Getty Images)

‘I would say there has been no consistency until now. We let him run so far, let him do what he is naturally good at and it will take time but it’s all good. He is obviously powerful and that is what we need.

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‘At the moment his best position is more the wing that the No 8. Without training, playing in the middle of the park doesn’t make sense.

‘I was not only happy about his offensive situations [against Manchester United], I also liked the way he reacted after we lost the ball.